Storm surge flooding from Tropical Storm Debby is seen Sunday, Aug. 4, at Veterans Memorial Park in Oldsmar, Florida. Author: Hunter Bassler Published: 9:56 AM EDT October 9, 2024 ...

Changes to the Florida Building Code and new floodplain maps will mean buildings in the state will have to be built at higher elevations. Nonresidential buildings will have to be built at 9.5 feet, ...

The area is now facing a disaster scenario as a direct hit from a Cat 4 hurricane looms. See your Florida home's elevation. Tampa residents and Floridians throughout the state can get a better ...

The higher base flood elevation also affects major renovation projects through FEMA’s "50% rule," a policy that requires projects in a special flood hazard area to employ the most recent flood ...

As climate change intensifies, more Florida homeowners are turning to home elevation to protect against rising flood risks. This trend reflects a broader push to adapt to increasing sea levels and ...

In South Florida, top considerations for choosing a new home have shifted, thanks to climate change. “Before it was location, location, location. Now, it’s about elevation, elevation, elevation.

Pilot road elevation, drainage project to fight Florida Keys flooding is set to break ground WLRN Public Media | By Julia Cooper Published May 21, 2024 at 11:12 AM EDT ...